SEIU Local 521
@seiu521.bsky.social
Labor union representing 73k+ public, nonprofit/private-sector workers across California’s Bay & Central Valley/Coast. #UnionsForAll
📣 Santa Cruz City Workers Win Big! After months of negotiations, SEIU 521 members secured a 13.5% COLA over the life of the contract, stronger safety protections, and the end of mandatory retirement contributions. Together we’re keeping Santa Cruz strong! 💜✊ #SantaCruz #SEIU521 #UnionStrong
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 AM
📣 Santa Cruz City Workers Win Big! After months of negotiations, SEIU 521 members secured a 13.5% COLA over the life of the contract, stronger safety protections, and the end of mandatory retirement contributions. Together we’re keeping Santa Cruz strong! 💜✊ #SantaCruz #SEIU521 #UnionStrong
📣 $400K missing from a $10M Head Start grant. 91 educators, 200+ families left stranded. Encompass’ non-compliant program puts the entire grant at risk and violates our contract. Our community demands answers & accountability! #SaveHeadStartSCZ #EarlyLearningMatters
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
📣 $400K missing from a $10M Head Start grant. 91 educators, 200+ families left stranded. Encompass’ non-compliant program puts the entire grant at risk and violates our contract. Our community demands answers & accountability! #SaveHeadStartSCZ #EarlyLearningMatters
🚨 Retired Fresno County and Fresno Court workers: Don’t wait—submit your FCERA pension ballot!
Re-elect union-endorsed Trustee Laura Basua, a proven advocate with 12 years’ fiduciary experience and a strong voice for working families’ retirement security. Learn more: seiu521.org/fcera
Re-elect union-endorsed Trustee Laura Basua, a proven advocate with 12 years’ fiduciary experience and a strong voice for working families’ retirement security. Learn more: seiu521.org/fcera
November 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🚨 Retired Fresno County and Fresno Court workers: Don’t wait—submit your FCERA pension ballot!
Re-elect union-endorsed Trustee Laura Basua, a proven advocate with 12 years’ fiduciary experience and a strong voice for working families’ retirement security. Learn more: seiu521.org/fcera
Re-elect union-endorsed Trustee Laura Basua, a proven advocate with 12 years’ fiduciary experience and a strong voice for working families’ retirement security. Learn more: seiu521.org/fcera
Head Start families and staff deserve better! 🚨✨ Encompass's proposed "temporary partnership" with PVUSD raises serious concerns after nearly 100 staff layoffs. Families need continuity and experienced educators, not stopgap solutions. 💪❤️👶
November 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Head Start families and staff deserve better! 🚨✨ Encompass's proposed "temporary partnership" with PVUSD raises serious concerns after nearly 100 staff layoffs. Families need continuity and experienced educators, not stopgap solutions. 💪❤️👶
ICYMI: Santa Cruz City workers voted 96% to authorize a citywide strike! Stay updated on the latest articles: (1) #[bit.ly/48BztTH (2) #[bit.ly/4hinZ9O
October 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
ICYMI: Santa Cruz City workers voted 96% to authorize a citywide strike! Stay updated on the latest articles: (1) #[bit.ly/48BztTH (2) #[bit.ly/4hinZ9O
🚨 SEIU 521 City of Santa Cruz members vote 96% to authorize a citywide strike! 🚨 Workers are defending essential services—from garbage and wastewater to parks and libraries—while facing harassment, unsafe conditions, and wages 18% below market compared to comparable communities.
October 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
🚨 SEIU 521 City of Santa Cruz members vote 96% to authorize a citywide strike! 🚨 Workers are defending essential services—from garbage and wastewater to parks and libraries—while facing harassment, unsafe conditions, and wages 18% below market compared to comparable communities.
County of Kern children deserve safety, not excuses.
Grand jury report available for review here 👉🏽https://seiu521.click/CPSgrandjuryreport
Grand jury report available for review here 👉🏽https://seiu521.click/CPSgrandjuryreport
August 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
County of Kern children deserve safety, not excuses.
Grand jury report available for review here 👉🏽https://seiu521.click/CPSgrandjuryreport
Grand jury report available for review here 👉🏽https://seiu521.click/CPSgrandjuryreport
Kern County residents’ care is on the line. Frontline health care workers at Kern Medical are united more than ever to call for real, proven solutions: more staffing, safer conditions for patients and workers, and real investment in the people who provide care every day. #SaveKernMedical
August 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Kern County residents’ care is on the line. Frontline health care workers at Kern Medical are united more than ever to call for real, proven solutions: more staffing, safer conditions for patients and workers, and real investment in the people who provide care every day. #SaveKernMedical
When the wealthy & powerful like Antonio Gracias and his buddy Elon Musk mess around with working people, we refuse to let it slide!
August 5: Join us in Palo Alto for a day of action to expose Gracias and demand he be held accountable! #NoGracias
RSVP 👉🏽 seiu521.click/familiesfirs...
August 5: Join us in Palo Alto for a day of action to expose Gracias and demand he be held accountable! #NoGracias
RSVP 👉🏽 seiu521.click/familiesfirs...
August 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
When the wealthy & powerful like Antonio Gracias and his buddy Elon Musk mess around with working people, we refuse to let it slide!
August 5: Join us in Palo Alto for a day of action to expose Gracias and demand he be held accountable! #NoGracias
RSVP 👉🏽 seiu521.click/familiesfirs...
August 5: Join us in Palo Alto for a day of action to expose Gracias and demand he be held accountable! #NoGracias
RSVP 👉🏽 seiu521.click/familiesfirs...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our union sister, and the former Chief Elected Officer of our union, Luisa Blue. We remember and honor Luisa—a trailblazer, nurse, union leader, and fierce advocate for justice.
Rest in power 💜
Rest in power 💜
June 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our union sister, and the former Chief Elected Officer of our union, Luisa Blue. We remember and honor Luisa—a trailblazer, nurse, union leader, and fierce advocate for justice.
Rest in power 💜
Rest in power 💜
As the nation's largest healthcare union, we believe healthcare is a human right. Gutting Medicaid will hurt working moms and dads, seniors and people with disabilities. Call 866-426-2631 and tell Congress to keep their #HandsOffMedicaid #SaveMedicaid
March 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
As the nation's largest healthcare union, we believe healthcare is a human right. Gutting Medicaid will hurt working moms and dads, seniors and people with disabilities. Call 866-426-2631 and tell Congress to keep their #HandsOffMedicaid #SaveMedicaid
Taking healthcare from children, seniors and people with disabilities to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires? That’s messed up! Call 866-426-2631 and tell Congress to #HandsOffMedicaid #SaveMedicaid
March 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Taking healthcare from children, seniors and people with disabilities to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires? That’s messed up! Call 866-426-2631 and tell Congress to #HandsOffMedicaid #SaveMedicaid
Quote from April’s Keynote Speech at SEIU 2024 convention:
"When our union dares to take on, not just the battles in our workplaces, but the battles in the streets, in the halls of power, and the heart of our democracy, SEIU, we know that transformative change is possible.”
"When our union dares to take on, not just the battles in our workplaces, but the battles in the streets, in the halls of power, and the heart of our democracy, SEIU, we know that transformative change is possible.”
March 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Quote from April’s Keynote Speech at SEIU 2024 convention:
"When our union dares to take on, not just the battles in our workplaces, but the battles in the streets, in the halls of power, and the heart of our democracy, SEIU, we know that transformative change is possible.”
"When our union dares to take on, not just the battles in our workplaces, but the battles in the streets, in the halls of power, and the heart of our democracy, SEIU, we know that transformative change is possible.”
Women have always been the backbone of the labor movement—leading strikes and securing fair contracts. We continue their fight for all workers, while resisting efforts to silence their voices and reverse their progress. #WomensHistoryMonth
March 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Women have always been the backbone of the labor movement—leading strikes and securing fair contracts. We continue their fight for all workers, while resisting efforts to silence their voices and reverse their progress. #WomensHistoryMonth
Medicaid isn’t charity—it’s a right. It keeps families healthy, supports frontline workers, funds special education, and strengthens public services. 77% of Americans agree: We must protect Medicaid. Call 866-426-2631 and make your voice heard!
March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Medicaid isn’t charity—it’s a right. It keeps families healthy, supports frontline workers, funds special education, and strengthens public services. 77% of Americans agree: We must protect Medicaid. Call 866-426-2631 and make your voice heard!
Mary Kay Henry made history as SEIU’s first woman president, driving transformative victories for working people. Her fight for an inclusive, sustainable economy continues—and it’s up to us to carry this legacy forward!
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WomensHistoryMonth
March 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Mary Kay Henry made history as SEIU’s first woman president, driving transformative victories for working people. Her fight for an inclusive, sustainable economy continues—and it’s up to us to carry this legacy forward!
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WomensHistoryMonth
Medicaid is the largest health insurance program in the U.S., but it does more than cover healthcare—it also helps fund schools, disability services and transportation for seniors. Tell Congress: Protect Medicaid! Call 866-426-2631.
March 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Medicaid is the largest health insurance program in the U.S., but it does more than cover healthcare—it also helps fund schools, disability services and transportation for seniors. Tell Congress: Protect Medicaid! Call 866-426-2631.
As President of SEIU, April Verrett is leading the charge for an anti-racist, modern labor movement—taking on the status quo and demanding justice for all workers. We must keep fighting, winning, and transforming our future. #WomensHistoryMonth
March 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
As President of SEIU, April Verrett is leading the charge for an anti-racist, modern labor movement—taking on the status quo and demanding justice for all workers. We must keep fighting, winning, and transforming our future. #WomensHistoryMonth
1 in 5 Americans rely on Medicaid—seniors, kids, veterans and working families. It supports healthcare workers, funds schools and provides critical services like housing support. Take action NOW—call 866-426-2631 and demand Congress protect Medicaid by not making any cuts!
March 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
1 in 5 Americans rely on Medicaid—seniors, kids, veterans and working families. It supports healthcare workers, funds schools and provides critical services like housing support. Take action NOW—call 866-426-2631 and demand Congress protect Medicaid by not making any cuts!
Medicaid funds healthcare, jobs and essential public services—from hospitals to home care, special education to mental health, even transportation for seniors. Making any cuts to it will hurt entire communities. Call Congress NOW at 866-426-2631 and tell them: #HandsOffMedicaid
March 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Medicaid funds healthcare, jobs and essential public services—from hospitals to home care, special education to mental health, even transportation for seniors. Making any cuts to it will hurt entire communities. Call Congress NOW at 866-426-2631 and tell them: #HandsOffMedicaid
Medicaid isn’t just healthcare—it’s a lifeline. Nearly 80 million people rely on it, from kids to seniors, veterans to working parents. 77% of Americans support it—so why do politicians keep trying to cut it? 📞 Call Congress NOW at 866-426-2631 and tell them: #HandsOffMedicaid
March 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Medicaid isn’t just healthcare—it’s a lifeline. Nearly 80 million people rely on it, from kids to seniors, veterans to working parents. 77% of Americans support it—so why do politicians keep trying to cut it? 📞 Call Congress NOW at 866-426-2631 and tell them: #HandsOffMedicaid
When women lead, we all rise. From the frontlines of labor to the fight for justice, women have always led the way. We honor the trailblazers who shattered barriers and built power for workers everywhere. Solidarity drives progress—let’s keep pushing forward. #WomensHistoryMonth
March 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
When women lead, we all rise. From the frontlines of labor to the fight for justice, women have always led the way. We honor the trailblazers who shattered barriers and built power for workers everywhere. Solidarity drives progress—let’s keep pushing forward. #WomensHistoryMonth
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate history in the making! April Verrett, SEIU's first Black woman president, and Rocío Sáenz, the first Latina Secretary-Treasurer, are blazing new trails. Together, they are building worker power and fighting for justice for all workers!
March 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate history in the making! April Verrett, SEIU's first Black woman president, and Rocío Sáenz, the first Latina Secretary-Treasurer, are blazing new trails. Together, they are building worker power and fighting for justice for all workers!
When women lead, we all rise. From the frontlines of labor to the fight for justice, women have always led the way. We honor the trailblazers who shattered barriers and built power for workers everywhere. Solidarity drives progress—let’s keep pushing forward. #WomensHistoryMonth
March 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
When women lead, we all rise. From the frontlines of labor to the fight for justice, women have always led the way. We honor the trailblazers who shattered barriers and built power for workers everywhere. Solidarity drives progress—let’s keep pushing forward. #WomensHistoryMonth
Happy Native American Heritage Month! Let’s honor leaders who fought for justice and equality, and commit to advocating for Native American communities’ rights and recognition. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 25, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Happy Native American Heritage Month! Let’s honor leaders who fought for justice and equality, and commit to advocating for Native American communities’ rights and recognition. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth